Brace For Rain, Then Snowy Weekend Blast In Westport

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The fog in the morning and the rain in the afternoon on Thursday is just the beginning of lousy weather in Fairfield County, the National Weather Service said.

Fairfield County residents will need their umbrellas -- and heavy coats -- for the upcoming weather.
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by The Daily Voice

12/05/2013 3:30 a.m.

Fog is predicted to greet residents as Thursday dawns, with temperatures in the mid-30s. By afternoon, there is a chance of rain under mostly cloudy skies with highs in the mid-50s, the weather service said.

Rain is likely to continue late Thursday and Friday with temperatures dipping into the 40s. That rain is predicted to turn to snow and sleet after 2 a.m. overnight into Saturday, the weather service said.

Partly sunny skies and highs in the 30s will brighten Saturday. But Sunday will be cloudy with a high near freezing. Rain, snow, freezing rain and sleet are likely to begin by evening, the weather service said.

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